VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA)

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is a free tax preparation service for individuals and families in Santa Barbara County. Tax returns are prepared and completed by IRS-Certified volunteers each year from February through April throughout Southern Santa Barbara County.

If you have any questions regarding the VITA Program, please contact Melinda Cabrera mcabrera@unitedwaysb.org 805-965-8591.

You may qualify for California's Earned Income Tax Credit!

In 2017, California expanded its tax credit to help even more working families. What is new?

A parent with an income of $22,300 or less* may benefit from the credit if they have one or more qualifying children. *Equivalent to working full-time at the state minimum wage of approx. $10/hr.

Those who earned self-employment income (1099 and cash earners) may also qualify.

With the combined federal and state credits eligible families can get up to $6,000 in returns. To get your tax credit, simply file your state and federal tax returns! Our VITA volunteers would love to help you claim your credit today!

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